Blistered Tomato Bruschetta

Take bruschetta to the next level with blistered tomatoes! This Blistered Tomato Bruschetta is rich, creamy, and infused with the flavors of olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. The perfect appetizer for wine nights, dinner parties and more!

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 81kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 package crostini toasts about 30 crostini toasts OR homemade crostini

Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Spread

4 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic minced
1 Tablespoon fresh basil minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Blistered Tomatoes

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes OR grape tomatoes
1 shallot thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons basil thinly sliced

Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese spread by combining all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to whip until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the tomatoes by heating 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tomatoes and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes.
Add the sliced shallot, minced garlic, salt & pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes more, gently stirring 2-3 times.
Remove from heat; add fresh basil.
Assemble the bruschetta by adding a spoonful of cream cheese spread to each crostini toast. Top with blistered tomatoes.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use toasted baguette slices in place of crostini toasts

Use regular or flavored cream cheese instead of garlic herb cream cheese spread

Substitute whipped feta or whipped ricotta

Add a spoonful of olive tapenade

Substitute onion for the shallot in the blistered tomatoes

Add cooked, crumbled bacon

Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese

Garnish with any of your favorite fresh herbs or seasonings

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